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Post by andypspotter on Feb 29, 2016 11:48:19 GMT
The airport appears to have been closed for around an hour, maybe more. However, G-TCXB has recently departed at around 11:40, so perhaps limited operations have resumed. Probably now trying to clear a backlog of departures before arrivals resume in earnest.
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Post by volvod3michael on Feb 29, 2016 12:47:47 GMT
Problem with main runway still not open 12.40 landings/takeoffs on emergency runway .However that cannot accept A380's EK15 A6-EOB diverted to LHR about 30 min ago seen over the house .
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Post by andypspotter on Feb 29, 2016 13:58:58 GMT
Flights from Gatwick Airport were grounded and more than 20 inbound aircraft were diverted because of an oil spill on the runway.
A spokeswoman for the West Sussex airport said the runway was shut while crews cleaned up the spillage which happened at about 10:15 GMT on Monday.
Flights recommenced before midday but passengers were warned to expect delays because of the "knock-on effect".
It has not been confirmed what caused the spillage.
A total of 23 flights were diverted before the runway reopened at about 11:40 GMT.
Circling skies
Other aircraft circled the skies around the airport while the clean-up operation was carried out, according to flight tracking data.
In a tweet, the airport said: "Our runway has now re-opened and flights are arriving and departing.
"Flights have now recommenced, however some flights have been diverted. We recommend that you contact your airline for the latest info."
Gatwick is the second largest airport by passenger traffic in the UK.
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Post by andypspotter on Feb 29, 2016 13:59:40 GMT
At 14:00, movements in and out still seem very sparse.
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